What If It's NOT Depression? Podcast

What if symptoms like depression, anxiety, fatigue, inflammation, or food sensitivities were signs that your body and environment were not working well together? In this episode of the What If It’s Not Depression podcast, we explore how genetics can help us better understand mental health, nutrition, inflammation, and overall wellness. This conversation shows how learning about your genetic makeup...

In this episode of What If It’s Not Depression, I explore a different possibility: your thyroid. When the thyroid is not working well, it can affect your mood, energy, focus, and overall mental health in a big way. I’m joined by Dr. Amie Hornaman, also known as “The Thyroid Fixer.” She is the founder of the Advanced Thyroid and Hormone Clinic and has helped many people uncover hidden thyroid issue...

On this episode of the What If It’s Not Depression? podcast, we explore a topic that deeply affects emotional and physical health but is often misunderstood: betrayal. Betrayal can shake our sense of safety, trust, and identity, leaving many people feeling stuck in therapy or in their healing journey. In this conversation, we look at why betrayal is a unique form of trauma and why it requires a di...

Why is being healthy so hard, even when you know exactly what you “should” be doing? In this episode of  What If It’s Not Depression? , I dive into one of the most common struggles I see in my patients: food cravings and the complicated relationship we have with food. This conversation goes far beyond diets, willpower, and discipline, and looks at what’s really happening in the body and brain when...

Many chronic health conditions, including those affecting mood, energy, and cognition, are connected to what is happening at the cellular level. When our cells lose their ability to repair and communicate properly, symptoms can begin to appear throughout the body and brain. In this episode of  What If It’s Not Depression? , I spoke with Dr. Edward Park about an emerging area of regenerative medici...

Dr. Trupti Gokani is an award-winning, board-certified neurologist, Ayurvedic expert, and mindset coach who blends ancient wisdom with modern science to help people transform stress and live in alignment. She’s best known for her integrative approach to migraine and for creating the Three Brain Optimization Program™, which helps high performers shift from survival mode to thriving. Her new book, T...

Are you stuck in modern fight/flight? If so, did you know you could make small changes in habits that can make big shifts in how you feel? It can literally take only minutes to do.  Dr. Husmillo discusses the importance of improving poor vagal tone to address a variety of symptoms in this episode. ​ We focused on: The differences between conventional neurology, functional (chiropractic) neurology,...

Have you ever been in years of psychotherapy and thought, "This is not working - we keep talking about the same thing over and over again"? The reason is that cognitive work does not inform the body in the way it needs to RESET. It has its own operating system which is still largely ignored by the conventional world. In my latest What If It’s NOT Depression podcast episode, I talk with E...

Have you heard of Carbon 60 or C60? It’s one of the most powerful antioxidants that works on a cellular level. It’s a product that I myself have been using initially for my skin, but I am noticing some results that I didn’t expect, and I wanted to share it with you. I’ve asked Jess to join me on the podcast to discuss its wonderful effects. Jessica MacNaughton is a trailblazer in health innovation...

I recently had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Robert Bransfield, MD, DLFAPA, a pioneering psychiatrist whose decades of clinical experience have led him to groundbreaking insights on the connection between infectious disease and treatment-resistant mental illness. Dr. Bransfield is a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, past president of both ILADS and the New Jers...

If you have an eGFR below 85, you will want to watch or listen to this episode. Kidneys are just as important as livers and unlike the liver, it doesn't take much to compromise kidneys. It happens over decades and there are few symptoms. No one knows that better than Robin Rose MD. Dr. Rose began her life as a child protege ballet dancer. As she unfolded into her destiny, she lived in a fishing vi...

I had a wonderful interview with Ryan Worley, DC, is a functional neurologist and the founder of NeuroBalance Solutions, a brain-based rehab clinic in Utah. He specializes in helping patients recover from concussions, dizziness, and neurological dysfunctions that don't always show up on imaging. Through advanced testing like videonystagmography and posturography, Dr. Ryan identifies subtle imb...

Have you ever felt like your body is sending you signals that are hard to understand? Learning how to truly listen to these cues and advocate for your needs is crucial for overall well-being, especially during times of change like menopause. This week, we dive deep into the art of self-advocacy and self-awareness in this episode of our Vodcast. Our guest, Stephanie Shaw—a menopause advocate and th...

The thyroid is a major regulator in the body and it’s so important to make sure that it is working well especially when it comes to mental health.  You can learn so much about it in Dr Eric Osansky’s upcoming  Save My Thyroid Summit , but we discussed it here as a preview of the summit.  Dr. Eric is a chiropractor, clinical nutritionist, and a certified functional medicine practitioner who has ove...

So yeah… I admit it. I was one of those people who thought they were wackos with tin foil hats talking about the harm of 5G and cell towers, the same people who warned us about Y2K and nothing happened. (I am seriously dating myself.)  I was very wrong.  Several years ago, I wondered if the Fitbit on my wrist was making me sick. So, I took it off and felt better.  Now I wonder if it’s been my Appl...

If you find yourself feeling like you are doing all the right things but nothing seems to get better, it’s usually one of four things: hidden mold exposure and toxicity, hidden dental abscesses, hormone imbalance and/or limbic activation. What is limbic activation? Well, you’ve come to the right place to receive the answer and to learn what to do about it. Ashok Gupta is an internationally renowne...

A member of our practice is health coach  Nancy Uston-John  who has received special training from Aimie Apigian MD on the  Biology of Trauma.  There are very few people who know how to do somatic therapy, and Nancy is gifted and amazing at teaching you how to gain control of your nervous system. We've been taught that trauma is solely an emotional reaction to an event and that psychotherapy i...

I’ve finally been able to have a conversation with an expert in psychedelics. It’s been in the news lately and people are asking me directly about it as a form of treatment. Maya Shetreat, MD is a neurologist, herbalist, urban farmer, ceremonialist, and author of The Dirt Cure and the newly released book entitled, The Master Plant Experience: The Science, Safety, and Sacred Ceremony of Psychedelic...

I've interviewed another local holistic therapist with special skills who is now licensed in MA as well as RI. Amanda Rubio LICSW is a PTSD and Trauma psychotherapist, yoga teacher, and holistic health practitioner. She helps clients safely explore mental, physical, and emotional aspects of themselves to improve their quality of life using CBT, EFT, and somatic healing practices. She specializ...

When people think of a sex therapist, sometimes they conjure up erotic scenarios in their minds bringing feelings of embarrassment and even feelings of guilt or shame. It has become a taboo subject. However, having sex is a normal and healthy part of life, and having difficulties in this area can be a source of distress leading to depression and anxiety.  I wanted to bring to light this area of fr...

Many might not realize that I am a DO, not an MD. We have the same prescribing privileges in the US as our MD companions, but osteopaths have different training and in other countries, they do not prescribe medications. We are holistically trained with an emphasis on the philosophy that everything is connected. There is a history that Dr. Van Deven can tell you about in this episode.   Osteopathy...

Our lifestyles are soooo busy and stressful which ultimately leads to burnout of a sort. Sometimes that can be confused with depression. Burnout is caused by a multitude of factors that might not even be in your control. Sometimes there are demanding jobs that ask too much of us and are unreasonable. Sometimes it's being sandwiched between kids and parents and taking care of everyone but yours...

Have you ever wondered about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)? I know I have and thought I would explore this topic out of curiosity. I reached out to someone who’s willing to discuss the topic.  Diana Lane, LAc is an Integrative Medicine Practitioner, Acupuncturist, Herbalist, and Reiki Master, with over 20 years of experience. She specializes in women's wellness, (specifically adrenal dysf...

Often, people come to find me because they have been on the medication merry-go-round and haven’t gotten better or don’t tolerate medication side effects. From time to time, I do include amino acids in my treatment plans, but I don’t specifically call it that. Amino acid therapy is not appropriate to use if you are taking psychotropics unless you are working with a trained professional. However if...

Dr. Barrett is back for a second episode about Migraines!  She did an interview with me about two years ago AND NOW has new information to share! Did you know that migraine is the #1 cause of disability in women under 50? New science and technology is allowing us to find and fix the hidden causes of headaches rather than simply masking the pain with headache pills. Dr. Barrett’s work has been feat...